# Amputations at SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC
> OSHA SIR `2016065800` · 6/28/2016 · SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Band saws
## Employer
- **Name:** SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC
- **Location:** 900 N BELCREST AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI, 65802
- **NAICS:** 322211
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While adjusting material on the fence of a band saw, an employee's hand contacted the saw blade, amputating the right thumb tip.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*